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US S2359

US S2359
Servicemember Mental Health Support Act of 2023


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Introduced
07/18/2023
In Committee
07/18/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to require a report on military health care referral policies.

AI Summary

This bill, the Servicemember Mental Health Support Act of 2023, requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to Congress within 180 days. The report will detail the military's mental health care referral policies, the impact of removing primary care referral requirements for outpatient mental health care on military readiness, the uptake of such services by service members, and suicide prevention. The report will also include recommendations and legislative proposals to improve resources and access to outpatient mental health care services for service members, encourage their utilization, and maintain military readiness.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 07/18/2023)

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